UAE and Samsung launch AI youth programme
The programme aims to train young people in the UAE in key areas of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, data analysis, and the Internet of Things. Participants will learn from industry experts and gain practical skills to prepare them for careers in the tech sector.
This marks the second year the Samsung Innovation Campus is part of the UAE AI Camp, the region's largest AI-focused event, featuring over 70 workshops, hackathons, and lectures for students, youth, and professionals.
Officials from both the UAE government and Samsung say the partnership reflects a shared commitment to preparing the next generation of tech leaders and advancing the UAE's AI goals.
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